
📍 Where: Hoosick River Greenway (7 Classic St, Hoosick Falls, NY)
📅 When: Thursday, October 8th
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
👨👩👧👦 Who: All ages & families welcome!
🎟️ Cost: Free! No registration required.
📖 Bonus: Stick around after the walk and head over to Cheney Library to browse a special selection of books on local wildlife and nature!
Come enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon by the river! 🍂🍁



🎄 CLASS OF 2029 HOLIDAY WREATH & CANDLE FUNDRAISER! 🕯️Get ahead of your holiday decorating while supporting our sophomores! The Class of 2029 is selling wreaths from the Vermont Center Wreath Company, along with holiday candles, to raise funds for their Prom, Senior Ball, and other high school events!
📅 Fundraiser Dates: Oct 1st – Oct 16th
🚨 FINAL ORDER DEADLINE: Monday, Oct 19th (No late orders accepted!)
🎁 HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER: 1️⃣ Paper Order Forms: Check out the attached flyer pictures to order locally! (Candles must be ordered via paper form). Items arrive at school in time for Thanksgiving pick-up! 2️⃣ Online Orders (Wreaths Only): Perfect for shipping directly to long-distance friends & family!
👉 Order Wreaths Online: https://vermontcenterwreaths.com/collections/affiliate-fundraising-products?ref=Hoosick (Live Oct. 1st)
Have questions or want to order? Contact a sophomore student, Mrs. Friel, or Mrs. Glover.
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2029! 💙









🏫 Middle School / Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 / Online Code: 28416F2627
🏫 High School / Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 / Online Code: 11604F2627
🏫 Elementary School / Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 / Online Code: 11607F2627
🛒 How to Order Online: Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and then enter your student's school code above to order online. ⚠️ Important Note on Pre-Orders: The pre-order site closes 48 hours after the last picture day. Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are sent via email or home with students (post-orders include a shipping fee and ship directly to your home address). 📞 Questions? Contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).




📍 Where: Hoosick Falls High School Gym
🕔 When: TONIGHT, Friday, September 25th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Who: Free & fun for all ages!


Community partner announcement: Youth Basketball Sign-ups! 🏀 Sign-ups are officially open for the Hoosick Youth Center Basketball Season.📅 Registration Deadline: October 23rd 📍 Where to Sign Up: Youth Center (Weekdays, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) ⚠️ Important Note for Families: You do NOT need to pay at the time of registration! The Youth Center is asking families to sign up as early as possible so they can get an accurate headcount and organize teams. Information regarding upcoming October Open Houses and Skills & Drills sessions will be released soon. For questions, reach out directly to the Hoosick Youth Center. Let's get our young athletes on the court this season! 🏀
Follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hoosickcommunitycenter/



Reminder! The High School Open House is tomorrow, Thursday, September 24th, from 5:30 PM–7:00 PM. This is your chance to step into your student’s daily life and partner with our staff for a great year ahead. We will run an abbreviated 9-period schedule, providing overviews of curriculum and grading. Please start at your student’s period 1 classroom. Planning Ahead: Please ensure you have your child’s full schedule (including room numbers) before the evening begins. Check your Parent Portal (https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/hfcsparentportal) or ask your student! We look forward to seeing our community back in the building tomorrow at 5:30 PM! 💙





#UnifiedSports #ChooseToInclude

🎉CELEBRATING A FACULTY MILESTONE! 🍎We are pleased to share that at last week's Board of Education meeting, Cielo Cross received her Tenure Appointment as a Teacher of Special Education! Earning tenure is a significant professional achievement. It reflects years of dedication, classroom excellence, and an enduring commitment to our school community. Please join the Board of Education, administration, and our entire community in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Cross on this well-deserved milestone! Thank you for empowering our students and helping them thrive! 👏
Looking for a family-friendly Friday night that celebrates everything the outdoors has to offer? The wait is over. The Hoosick Falls Central School Outdoor Expo is back and we are inviting the general public to join us for an evening dedicated to nature and adventure!
We are opening the High School gym on Friday, September 25th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for this one-of-a-kind community event.
This isn’t just a sportsmen show—there is something for everyone who loves being outside:
🐻 Local mammal & fish wildlife mounts on display.
🚣 Displays for kayakers, hikers, bikers, and campers.
🎣 Local Sportsmen Club experts.
❄️ Snowmobiling information and gear.
📜 Exhibits from the NY State DEC.
We believe in connecting everyone with our incredible physical environment through hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, canoeing, camping, and environmental stewardship. Come reconnect with nature with us! This is a unique opportunity for our whole community to work together and celebrate our surroundings.
Appreciate the wealth of outdoor opportunities this region offers. We will see you there! 🦌🦅
Event Info:
🗓️ Friday, September 25th
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 HFCS High School Gym
🎟️ Open to the Public-FREE!

We are looking for AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE to join us for the Lake George Polar Plunge on November 21 at Shepard Beach Park!
This is more than just jumping into cold water—it is a fundraiser for Special Olympics, and the money raised directly supports the athletes and programs that make our Unified Sports community so special. ❤️💙
We would LOVE to see a huge Hoosick Falls team come out and support this amazing cause!
👉 Join us yourself!
👉 Bring your family!
👉 Invite your friends and coworkers!
👉 Tell your students and encourage them to get involved!
💰 There is a minimum of $25 raised to participate, because this is a fundraiser.
🧥 Raise $100 and you earn a Polar Plunge sweatshirt! It is warm, comfortable, and holds up through many washes—so you can enjoy it for years!
🧊 CAN’T MAKE IT TO LAKE GEORGE?
You can still log on, create your own fundraising page, and fundraise from home! You can still work toward the $100 goal and earn your sweatshirt, even if you aren't able to take the plunge in person.
And if you don't have time to participate or fundraise but would still like to help, please reach out to me if you would like to make a donation. Every donation helps!
💙 READY TO JOIN?
Register and join the Hoosick Falls team here:
https://events.nyso.org/site/TR?fr_id=3581&pg=entry
Most importantly, your support helps Special Olympics and our Unified Sports students, giving them opportunities to compete, build friendships, be included, and feel like an important part of our school community.
Let’s show everyone what Hoosick Falls inclusion looks like! 💙
🧊 November 21
📍 Shepard Beach Park – Lake George
💰 $25 minimum to participate
🧥 $100 raised = sweatshirt
Please consider joining us, fundraising from home, or making a donation. Let’s make the Hoosick Falls team as BIG as possible!
Who’s ready to take the plunge? 🥶💙🧊

